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Cross Country Ski Pants
Expert Recommendations
from Nordic Ski Source
Tights:
Ski tights come in race weight and training
weight. Race weight tights are made with lycra or spandex blends and are
designed for maximum ventilation during intense exercise. Many require
wind-blocking underwear or long underwear layers underneath. Training weight
tights are warmer and may have wind blocking panels. They also usually require
wind-blocking underwear and they may be used for races or intense workouts in
cold weather. From a fit standpoint, tights can be a good choice for skiers
with short, or long inseams do to the stretch and flexibility in fit.
Touring
Pant Features:
For touring, leg zippers (either knee- or
full-length) are useful for getting pants on and off as well as for allowing
ventilation. Some degree of insulation is good to provide warmth in cooler
temperatures and when you are moving at a relaxed pace. Pockets can come in
handy for carrying keys, phones, etc. A good touring pant might also have ankle
grips or internal gaiters to help keep snow out of your boots. Here is a list
of touring pants we carry:
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Bjorn Daehlie Fighter Pant
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Craft AXC Touring Stretch Pant
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Salomon Nova III Pant
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Salomon Superfast Pant
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Swix Oslo All Season Pant
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Swix Team Pant
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Swix Universal Pant
Training/Fitness
Pant Features:
For training and fitness, we like light and mid
weight pants that have a breathable stretch back panel and a wind-blocking
front. This provides breathability and protection from the elements. Either a
full- or knee-length leg zipper can be beneficial if you are taking your pants
on and off over your ski boots. Here is a list of training/fitness pants we
carry:
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Bjorn Daehlie Olympic Pant
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Bjorn Daehlie Winner Pant
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Bjorn Daehlie Winner Full Zip Pant
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Craft PXC Light Pant
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Craft Storm Tight
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Rossignol Escape Pant
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Salomon Momentum Pant
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Salomon Superfast Pant
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Swix Star Advanced Pant
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Swix Star XC Pant
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Swix Team Pant
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Swix Universal Pant
Midweight
Pants:
Mid weight pants are good for touring and training
in colder temperatures.
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Craft AXC Touring Stretch Pant
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Craft Storm Tight
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Rossignol Escape Pant
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Salomon Momentum Pant
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Salomon Nova III Pant
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Salomon Superfast Pant
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Swix Team Pant
Lightweight
Pants:
Lightweight pants are good for training and general
skiing in warmer temperatures. They can be layered with long underwear for
colder temperatures.
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Bjorn Daehlie Fighter Pant
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Bjorn Daehlie Olympic Pant
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Bjorn Daehlie Winner Pant
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Bjorn Daehlie Winner Full Zip Pant
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Craft PXC Light Pant
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Swix Oslo All Season Pant
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Swix Star Advanced
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Swix Star XC Pant
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Swix Universal Pant
Pants for longer
inseams:
In general, Rossignol, Salomon, and Swix pants tend
to have longer inseams.
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Rossignol Escape Pant
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Salomon Nova III Pant
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Salomon Superfast Pant
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Swix Star Advanced Pant
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Swix Star XC Pant
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Swix Team Pant
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Swix Universal Pant
Pants for shorter
inseams:
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Bjorn Daehlie Fighter Pant
*
Bjorn Daehlie Olympic Pant
*
Bjorn Daehlie Winner Pant
*
Bjorn Daehlie Winner Full Zip Pant
*
Craft AXC Touring Stretch Pant
*
Craft PXC Light Pant
*
Craft Storm Tight
*
Salomon Momentum Pant
Pants for narrow
waists:
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Bjorn Daehlie Olympic Pant
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Craft AXC Touring Stretch Pant
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Salomon Momentum Pant
Relaxed-fitting
pants:
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Bjorn Daehlie Fighter Pant
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Swix Oslo All Season Pant
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